Argentina Open: Zapata Miralles reaches last four
Bernabe Zapata Miralles won against Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3 on Friday and will play Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, in the next round
Bernabe Zapata Miralles (Panoramic)
Spaniard Bernabe Zapata Miralles reached the semi-finals of the Argentina Open by beating Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo, the No 5 seed, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3 at Buenos Aires on Friday.
The 26-year-old Zapata Miralles is into his maiden ATP semi-final with the victory. He will face Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, next.
Zapata Miralles finished his conquest of the top-ranked Argentinian with a superb final set that saw him save all five break points he faced against the world No 30 for his sixth career top 50 win.
The Spaniard edged out Pedro Martinez (6-1, 3-6, 6-4) and won against Argentinian Diego Schwartzman, the No 4 seed (6-1, 6-3) ahead of his victory.
Earlier in the tournament, Cerundolo, ranked No 30, edged out German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann (6-2, 4-6, 7-5) and defeated Spaniard Jaume Munar (6-2, 6-1).
Buenos Aires ATP250, other last 8 results (Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, clay, USD 626.595, most recent results first):
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Dusan Lajovic (Q): 6-4, 6-2
- Juan Pablo Varillas (Q) beat Lorenzo Musetti (3): 6-4, 6-4
- Cameron Norrie (2) beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry: 5-7, 6-0, 6-3
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